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France, Marseille
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Languages taught include French and English as the core languages of instruction. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English and the school also offers a French Baccalaureate pathway. In the DP, Group 1 languages include English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian and Mandarin, with other languages potentially available as self‑taught; Group 2 languages include English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Dutch and Mandarin. The school serves 75+ nationalities, creating a multilingual, multicultural environment.
From age 2 through the Baccalaureate, IBS of Provence offers a bilingual English–French program with a bilingual immersion approach. A mix of English and French instruction allows students to become fluent in both languages. In the Upper School, students may pursue either the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma; approximately one third of courses are taught in English and two thirds follow the French national education program.
Language immersion is central to IBS of Provence. In Primary, the week is equally divided between French and English with complete days of immersion, with a native French speaker on French days and a native English speaker on English days. Middle and Upper School maintain bilingual immersion across core subjects, with the option to add a third language for bilingual students as they progress. The International Baccalaureate Diploma is taught in English.
International Bilingual School of Provence (IBS of Provence) is an international bilingual school in Aix-en-Provence, France, serving ages 2 to 18. The school offers a bilingual French–English program and two progression paths. The IBS Section follows the French National Education curriculum with a strong English component, while the International Section prepares students for Cambridge IGCSEs in Grades 9–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Grades 11–12, taught largely in English. In the French Bac pathway, about one‑third of classes are taught in English and two‑thirds in French, with a year‑long program supporting foreign students to improve their French. The IB Diploma Programme is delivered in English and includes six subject groups, a 4,000‑word extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Domaine des Pins houses a library, amphitheatre, and art and dance spaces. IBS West Campus opened in 2025 for primary classes, with 75+ nationalities and six sites.
